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Inglés - C1.1 - TED - Looking for a job? Highlight your ability, not your experience

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What are desire paths?

Paths that are designed by architects

Paths that are formed by people taking the path of least resistance (correct)

Paths that are designated for emergency use only

Paths that are created by animals in the wild

What should designers focus on when designing?

Designing for aesthetics only

Designing for the most expensive materials

Designing for real needs at low friction (correct)

Designing for the designer's personal preferences

What was the result of Brasilia being designed without walkways or pavements?

People created dangerous desire paths (correct)

People followed the designated paths

People refused to visit Brasilia

People were forced to take alternative transportation

What can launching a service teach designers?

What people really want Signup and view all the answers

Where are university campuses great for spotting desire paths?

On the grounds Signup and view all the answers

What is a straw man of a service?

A fake service that is never launched Signup and view all the answers

What must designers do in response to changes in the world?

Respond to changes and adapt their designs Signup and view all the answers

What is a leading indicator of business success?

Empathy for customers' needs Signup and view all the answers

What should designers do to avoid losing customers?

Design for real needs and low friction Signup and view all the answers

Will desire paths continue to emerge?

Yes, and designers must pave over appropriate ones Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Only a quarter of college graduates work in a field related to their degree.
The author has two degrees in biology but works in technology.
Traditional hiring systems are failing to identify talented individuals.
The rise of robotics and machine learning means we will be doing jobs we've never done before.
To identify high performers, we need to expand our search beyond traditional sources of talent.
Hiring for performance involves asking candidates to demonstrate their skills before hiring.
Work samples are one of the best predictors of success on the job.
Judging candidates solely based on their resume or credentials is flawed.
A holistic view of someone is necessary to make accurate judgments about their abilities.
Employers need to embrace new ways of identifying and cultivating talent.